48 S G M A G A Z I N E | S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 hunting Live Oak Plantation has 3,000 acres of managed wildlife habitat including Georgia whitetail deer and long beard turkeys. Quail hunts include experienced guides to ensure a successful hunt experience. Skeet shooting is also available. For corporate guests, Live Oak Plantation has professional conference space, overnight accommodations, and a chef that prepares Southern specialties, as well as custom created menus. “There is a lot of diversity in what we offer,” Jim said. “The lodging and conference facilities speak for themselves. We have hosted a variety of groups from associations to government.” The Live Oak Plantation staff can assure business guests have a productive meeting and still have time for hunting, fishing, and golfing. Mary Westbrook, one of the managers at Live Oak Plantation, said the staff takes pride in creating a unique atmosphere for each guest. “We are here to accommodate each group”, she said. “We have a chef that prepares the meals from fried quail to hand-cut steaks. A lot of guests want the southern staples like shrimp and grits and our homemade desserts are always popular.” Live Oak Plantation was recently selected to host executives from Grimmway Farms, a California-based company which is the largest grower, producer, and shipper of carrots in the world, when they opened a new packaging and warehouse facility in Cook County. “We arranged not only overnight accommodations but a full day of quail hunting for Grimmway’s people,” Mary said. “Their evening meal was specially prepared using Grimmway’s organic produce and other local products.” Jim said even though Live Oak is located near a major interstate, it still offers the quiet and tranquility guests expect. “We are close to Tifton and Valdosta, and even Atlanta, but we are still remote,” Jim said. “Our guests come here for different reasons, but they all want to be able to relax and be outdoors.” www.huntliveoak.com